As humanity around the globe enters the third decade of the 21st century, immense technological change is more profound than any previous time with pursuant massive social change. Central to this change is the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). Three revolutions have gone before: mechanisation, mass production, and simple…

Intended to help course designers and other professionals infuse the teaching of the social implications of technological change into existing technical and further education (TAFE) courses in Australia, the guide has four sections: (1) a chapter called "Why Teach Social Implications"; (2) examples that were collected from the 11 of 245…

Argues that the relationship between science and technology is complex and that technology is not simply applied science. The premise of the argument is that technology can also be considered a necessary precursor to scientific knowledge. Contains 24 references. (DDR)

Argues on ontological grounds against the idea that technology is simply applied science. The premise of the argument is that technology can also be considered a necessary precursor to scientific knowledge. Contains 19 references. (DDR)

Suggests that innovations in both the content and methodologies of science teaching are needed. Examines how human scientific understanding throughout history leads to an explanation of how individual scientific knowledge is constructed. Contains 19 references. (DDR)

Examines developments in information technology that might endanger individual privacy and legislative responses to these threats by the English-speaking democracies, i.e., Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Guidelines for the responsible use of information technologies are proposed. (CLB)

Reviews several issues facing public libraries, including the impact of information technology and its effect on traditional library services, the need to select library administrators who are comfortable with the technology, and the need for lay bodies that oversee library services to be aware of the complexity of the situation. (Author/CLB)

Australia has tended to lag behind the nations leading the field of technology in using its scientific and technological resources. To link technology more closely with industry and economic growth, the Australian government has taken many initiatives in recent years. The new technologies are having an impact on societies and the individuals…